Life is precious. Life is fun. But sometimes life can be like a roller coaster ride and leave some of us feeling not so well. I have my days and seasons when I feel very stressed and overwhelmed with life, and it quite often leads to despair and depression. On this blog, I share some struggles and insights, as well as the things that have helped me, so that I can deal with it.

NOTE ...And I offer a whole list of personally created "Therapies" to help you.

Roller Coaster of Life

Life's Ups and Downs

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Sunday, March 16, 2008

Sunshine, fresh air, and doing what we love to do

Sun therapy...being outdoors soaking up Mr. Sun and Vitamin D...both of which are important in the defense against depression.

I feel that there is something refreshing and magical with being out in the sun and breathing in the fresh air....especially if there is a little soft breeze and the scenery is lovely. I love to take slow, deep breaths and enjoy the moment. And now that spring is about here, I can truly say that I have “spring fever”, because I can’t get enough of the outdoors. Seems that the more I can just relax out in the sun and fresh air....the less severe my depression bouts seem.

Another thing that helps me, is doing the things that gives me the most enjoyment. One of those things is my writings. I write about my feelings and thoughts on a multitude of various topics of life and things. Doing the things we love to do....and doing them with all our heart and to the best of our ability, is what brings us joy and lifts us out of our down periods. And if the things we love to do can also help other people, then how wonderful is that.

My List of Things I Want to Accomplish Before I Die

* Remember that I need to eat and drink when I get busy on the computer.

* Stop what I'm doing long enough to take my shower in the morning instead of 3pm.

* Remember that I need to develop good sleeping habits..so I need to get off the computer and go to bed early and regularly...NOT this 3am business!

* Try to get in the mood to house clean.

* Try to remember how I USED to get organized.

Come on...you can smile better than that!

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"Smile and laugh....be happy today"!

"If you don't learn from your mistakes, what's the use of making them"?"God gave us not only the ability to breathe but plenty of air"."It's a miracle what a smile can do when someone aims one directly at you"!

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Friends

Friends smile at you. They like your face.They want to be with you, Any old place. Friends have fun with you. Friends share. They’re glad when you’re happy---When you’re sad, they care. If you’re a friend, Then you care, too. That’s why your friends Are glad you’re you!!!taken from: http://www.indianchild.com/friendship.htm

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"Never give way to melancholy, resist it steadily, for the habit will encroach."----Rev. Sydney Smith

We need good, understanding friends

Need a Laugh?

It is good therapy to laugh

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"Do not despair of your life. You have force enough to overcome your obstacles." ----Henry David Thoreau

Need a Laugh?

Laughter is good medicine

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"...we should retire to our beds early and arise early. ...we should not run faster than we have strength. ...we should use moderation in all good things. ...the more food we eat in its natural state and the less it is refined without additives, the healthier it will be for us. Food can affect the mind, and deficiencies in certain elements in the body can promote mental depression. ...Rest and physical exercise are essential, and a walk in the fresh air can refresh the spirit." ----Ezra Taft Benson

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“One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats”----Jean Iris Murdoch